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Matthew Kelly
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23rd July 2007
Many students find that they require more money for college than the federal aid limits allow so they must take out loans from private sources. When it comes time to consolidate what do you do with all these loans?
Most students find it beneficial to c...
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01st July 2007
The average teaching student graduates with over $18,000.00 in student loan debt. After interest is added you could be paying a total of almost $40,000.00, so it is extremely important to make sure you are getting the best deal possible with your loan con...
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16th June 2007
There are many lenders competing to meet your federal student loan consolidation needs, all with different terms and benefits. Which one is right for you? There are a few things you should know before you sign up for any federal student loan consolidation...
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05th June 2007
The cost of higher education increases every year. With an increase in tuition and fees comes the need more and more financial assistance. Students and parents should understand how to maximize their education financing options. This article will discus...
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27th May 2007
As you may or may not be aware of there have been some changes to lender access of the NSLDS, the National Student Loan Database. Lenders will no longer be able to look up your loan information for you until you have committed to consolidate with them and...
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11th May 2007
By the time you graduate you will most likely have at least $200,000.00 in student loan debt. After interest is added you could be paying a total of over $500,000.00, so it is extremely important to make sure you are getting the best deal possible with yo...
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30th April 2007
You have probably seen news stories about the preferred lender lists that most colleges have and alleged misconduct by some lenders and financial aid officers. There have been a lot of accusations and some admissions, but what does this all mean to you? W...
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21st April 2007
Federal Education Services, a federal student loan funding company, offers a Graduate PLUS Loan Program that extends directly to graduate and professional students the same benefits that traditional PLUS loans extend to the parents of undergraduate studen...
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21st April 2007
You need more money for college. Do you whip out your credit to pay tuition or do you apply for a federal student loan. It is time to weigh out the options
• With a federal loan, your interest rate will be low (around 5.125) and your payments will be...
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15th April 2007
Many students are concerned whether consolidating their loans will affect their credit rating, and it does – in a positive way.
Credit agencies use several factors to determine your credit score, here are a couple that are affected by your student lo...
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12th April 2007
One of the benefits of a federal student loan is that after graduation you are given a six month grace period before you are expected to make payments. If you graduated or dropped below half-time status this summer your grace period is most likely about t...
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12th April 2007
The House of Representatives has passed a bill that will mean changes in the student loan industry. If it is passed by the Senate and signed by the President it will reduce the interest rates on new federal student loans from the current 6.8% to 3.4% over...
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12th April 2007
Oops, you haven’t made your federal Stafford, PLUS or Graduate PLUS loan payment in 270 days and your loan has defaulted. How to you get out of this one?
Having a defaulted Stafford, PLUS or Graduate PLUS loan on your credit report will cost you dear...
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12th April 2007
Once you have left school and your federal student loans are in repayment it is important to make your payments on time. Some students and parents get behind on their Stafford loan, PLUS loan or Graduate PLUS loan payments, feel overwhelmed, and before yo...
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12th April 2007
Tax benefits change year to year but there are always some deductions for students and their parents. We are not income tax experts, please check with your tax professional before filing. This article is intended as a guideline only.
Some examples of tax...
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